Madden 09 blog on play call screen changes

by pastapadre
Posted May 6th, 2008 at 4:59 pm

A producer blog has been posted for Madden 09 which goes over the new play call screen in what it displays as well as the options within it. Included in that is replays and challenges, displayed stats, return of formation subs, and bluff mode when choosing plays.

It is always great to shoot for the stars when designing, but usually reality sets in at some point and the design ends up getting pared back due to technical limitations. In this case however a combination of creative thinking and hard work got us to a point of over delivering on this feature. I am very proud of our team for beating the tech issues that we were facing and helping give us a play call that screams Next Generation! Take a look- I think you’ll love this!

You can read the full blog and view several new screenshots of the play call screen here.

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KMart2180

Does it bother anybody else that after a play is over and in that (PIP) window it show only the offense stats? Why is there no mention of who made the tackle?

This is what it should look like in my opinion :
Example – Peterson with the carry for 5yds, tackled by A.J. Hawk.

So if there is a gang tackle we know who made the tackle, or just in general so we know who is making the play.
Groundhog

This is something that has been a long time coming, and I like the changes from what I’ve seen. The whole after-play interface is a refreshing change – like Pasta said in an earlier post, the less we have to hit ‘start’ button, the better.
Groundhog

This is something that has been a long time coming, and I like the changes from what I’ve seen. The whole after-play interface is a refreshing change – like Pasta said in an earlier post, the less we have to hit ‘start’ button, the better.
Groundhog

This is something that has been a long time coming, and I like the changes from what I’ve seen. The whole after-play interface is a refreshing change – like Pasta said in an earlier post, the less we have to hit ‘start’ button, the better.
Darren

[quote comment="20433"]Does it bother anybody else that after a play is over and in that (PIP) window it show only the offense stats? Why is there no mention of who made the tackle?

This is what it should look like in my opinion :
Example – Peterson with the carry for 5yds, tackled by A.J. Hawk.

So if there is a gang tackle we know who made the tackle, or just in general so we know who is making the play.[/quote]

“cough” in 2k5 “cough”…but yeah I like what im seeing in the new playcall screen, looks nice. But about this gameplay thing, we’ll see.
Darren

[quote comment="20433"]Does it bother anybody else that after a play is over and in that (PIP) window it show only the offense stats? Why is there no mention of who made the tackle?

This is what it should look like in my opinion :
Example – Peterson with the carry for 5yds, tackled by A.J. Hawk.

So if there is a gang tackle we know who made the tackle, or just in general so we know who is making the play.[/quote]

“cough” in 2k5 “cough”…but yeah I like what im seeing in the new playcall screen, looks nice. But about this gameplay thing, we’ll see.
Darren

[quote comment="20433"]Does it bother anybody else that after a play is over and in that (PIP) window it show only the offense stats? Why is there no mention of who made the tackle?

This is what it should look like in my opinion :
Example – Peterson with the carry for 5yds, tackled by A.J. Hawk.

So if there is a gang tackle we know who made the tackle, or just in general so we know who is making the play.[/quote]

“cough” in 2k5 “cough”…but yeah I like what im seeing in the new playcall screen, looks nice. But about this gameplay thing, we’ll see.
CrimsonVoodoo

Hey, I’m a big NFL2K5 fan, and thought APF was pretty damn good too. No one would ever accuse me of being a EA proponent or Madden Lemming

I will say I really like this playcalling screen, and along with the new lighting engine, and removal of the radio announcer the game will present itself pretty well

I’m assuming gameplay is gonna be about the same …
CrimsonVoodoo

Hey, I’m a big NFL2K5 fan, and thought APF was pretty damn good too. No one would ever accuse me of being a EA proponent or Madden Lemming

I will say I really like this playcalling screen, and along with the new lighting engine, and removal of the radio announcer the game will present itself pretty well

I’m assuming gameplay is gonna be about the same …
CrimsonVoodoo

Hey, I’m a big NFL2K5 fan, and thought APF was pretty damn good too. No one would ever accuse me of being a EA proponent or Madden Lemming

I will say I really like this playcalling screen, and along with the new lighting engine, and removal of the radio announcer the game will present itself pretty well

I’m assuming gameplay is gonna be about the same …
smokez4Dayz

Online: I wish that all gamers have to achieve a certain amount of skill points before you can use the big time teams. Like in Call of Duty, you have to rank up to use better guns or perks. How come you cant have like a ladder system or star achievement, before guys can just run to the Pats. You have to use every team online, get a certain achievement with the team, and you unlock a new level of teams. For one there would be more team usage, and less “I win or I quit/dc gamers”. The love for the game would show online. Gamers might discover teams that they like instead of always ‘copying’ trends. You guys might like my Jets this year…
Maybe gamers will try harder or grow balls and stick it out with their real favorite team.
Its amazing how every stadium is filled every week, but you come online and you face the Vikings four times in the morning and three more times in the evening. I’ve never played the Texans online. lol
smokez4Dayz

Online: I wish that all gamers have to achieve a certain amount of skill points before you can use the big time teams. Like in Call of Duty, you have to rank up to use better guns or perks. How come you cant have like a ladder system or star achievement, before guys can just run to the Pats. You have to use every team online, get a certain achievement with the team, and you unlock a new level of teams. For one there would be more team usage, and less “I win or I quit/dc gamers”. The love for the game would show online. Gamers might discover teams that they like instead of always ‘copying’ trends. You guys might like my Jets this year…
Maybe gamers will try harder or grow balls and stick it out with their real favorite team.
Its amazing how every stadium is filled every week, but you come online and you face the Vikings four times in the morning and three more times in the evening. I’ve never played the Texans online. lol
smokez4Dayz

Online: I wish that all gamers have to achieve a certain amount of skill points before you can use the big time teams. Like in Call of Duty, you have to rank up to use better guns or perks. How come you cant have like a ladder system or star achievement, before guys can just run to the Pats. You have to use every team online, get a certain achievement with the team, and you unlock a new level of teams. For one there would be more team usage, and less “I win or I quit/dc gamers”. The love for the game would show online. Gamers might discover teams that they like instead of always ‘copying’ trends. You guys might like my Jets this year…
Maybe gamers will try harder or grow balls and stick it out with their real favorite team.
Its amazing how every stadium is filled every week, but you come online and you face the Vikings four times in the morning and three more times in the evening. I’ve never played the Texans online. lol
soonerhomie12

Darn! I liked the old one!
soonerhomie12

Darn! I liked the old one!
soonerhomie12

Darn! I liked the old one!
Eric

Playcall screen on advanced should just default to having all the plays highlighted with different buttons. That is a great feature and should just be the default.

I like having the stats on the playcall screen but I hope it doesn’t take place of having these stats appear during the game. I still very much want in game stat overlays.

Hopefully, the transition between post-play and the playcall screen is smooth, as is the transition from playcall screen to the new play.

Funny, how they highlight the “innovation” of having formation subs right on the playcall screen. That used to be a standard on last-gen.

Really a lot of the things they implemented should have been in the game from the beginning, since they were in the last-gen. Most of it is just EA bringing something back and claiming it is a new feature again.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad they are there. I just think they should have been there all along. Regardless, Madden has a long way to go.
Eric

Playcall screen on advanced should just default to having all the plays highlighted with different buttons. That is a great feature and should just be the default.

I like having the stats on the playcall screen but I hope it doesn’t take place of having these stats appear during the game. I still very much want in game stat overlays.

Hopefully, the transition between post-play and the playcall screen is smooth, as is the transition from playcall screen to the new play.

Funny, how they highlight the “innovation” of having formation subs right on the playcall screen. That used to be a standard on last-gen.

Really a lot of the things they implemented should have been in the game from the beginning, since they were in the last-gen. Most of it is just EA bringing something back and claiming it is a new feature again.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad they are there. I just think they should have been there all along. Regardless, Madden has a long way to go.
Eric

Playcall screen on advanced should just default to having all the plays highlighted with different buttons. That is a great feature and should just be the default.

I like having the stats on the playcall screen but I hope it doesn’t take place of having these stats appear during the game. I still very much want in game stat overlays.

Hopefully, the transition between post-play and the playcall screen is smooth, as is the transition from playcall screen to the new play.

Funny, how they highlight the “innovation” of having formation subs right on the playcall screen. That used to be a standard on last-gen.

Really a lot of the things they implemented should have been in the game from the beginning, since they were in the last-gen. Most of it is just EA bringing something back and claiming it is a new feature again.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad they are there. I just think they should have been there all along. Regardless, Madden has a long way to go.
Antwuan

yeah, it’s a cool deal. A small thing, but I always thought it was kind of cheating to be able to pause the game (and the play clock) to make subs when in reality these have to be made real time. Now I have the option to try to get this in. A small victory for me anyway.

Also like that I can see the replay.
Antwuan

yeah, it’s a cool deal. A small thing, but I always thought it was kind of cheating to be able to pause the game (and the play clock) to make subs when in reality these have to be made real time. Now I have the option to try to get this in. A small victory for me anyway.

Also like that I can see the replay.
Antwuan

yeah, it’s a cool deal. A small thing, but I always thought it was kind of cheating to be able to pause the game (and the play clock) to make subs when in reality these have to be made real time. Now I have the option to try to get this in. A small victory for me anyway.

Also like that I can see the replay.
lynn

Wow! That blog sure does have lots of exclamation marks! That must mean Madden 09 will be great! I can’t wait!

Oh wait! Yes I can!
lynn

Wow! That blog sure does have lots of exclamation marks! That must mean Madden 09 will be great! I can’t wait!

Oh wait! Yes I can!
lynn

Wow! That blog sure does have lots of exclamation marks! That must mean Madden 09 will be great! I can’t wait!

Oh wait! Yes I can!
Eski

This is good stuff. I am hoping there are still in-game overlays with player stats. Doesn’t have to happen after every play but when players hit a milestone, either career or single-game wise….

For example, Shaun Alexander gets his 1,000th yard for the Bengals (you heard it here second), that a screen of him lining up for the next play with his YTD stats reflecting his accomplishment.
Eski

This is good stuff. I am hoping there are still in-game overlays with player stats. Doesn’t have to happen after every play but when players hit a milestone, either career or single-game wise….

For example, Shaun Alexander gets his 1,000th yard for the Bengals (you heard it here second), that a screen of him lining up for the next play with his YTD stats reflecting his accomplishment.
Eski

This is good stuff. I am hoping there are still in-game overlays with player stats. Doesn’t have to happen after every play but when players hit a milestone, either career or single-game wise….

For example, Shaun Alexander gets his 1,000th yard for the Bengals (you heard it here second), that a screen of him lining up for the next play with his YTD stats reflecting his accomplishment.
Eski

Oh, just over eight weeks and counting for NCAA Football…Hard to believe…
Eski

Oh, just over eight weeks and counting for NCAA Football…Hard to believe…
Eski

Oh, just over eight weeks and counting for NCAA Football…Hard to believe…
Chad

Man i wish this game had OTP. You think this could be an addition, or would they of told us this by now Pasta?
Chad

Man i wish this game had OTP. You think this could be an addition, or would they of told us this by now Pasta?
pat

wow why are they using the most overrated rb in nfl as a demo. adrian peterson is not as good as people say he is
pat

wow why are they using the most overrated rb in nfl as a demo. adrian peterson is not as good as people say he is
lol at you losers

lol you people complaining are hilarious
lol at you losers

lol you people complaining are hilarious
sam

How will this option work online or offline in multiplayer mode? If you look at the screens it only looks like this PIP is for single player, because it doesnt give the other multiplayer a chance to call their offense or defense.

Can someone please explain?
sam

How will this option work online or offline in multiplayer mode? If you look at the screens it only looks like this PIP is for single player, because it doesnt give the other multiplayer a chance to call their offense or defense.

Can someone please explain?